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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1904
Page
2
The Publishers Auxiliary argues current $1.00 annual subscriptions fail to cover white paper, printing, and mailing costs. With white paper up 90 percent in six years and paper at three cents a pound, publishers contend weekly papers cannot sustain losses. They urge a minimum $2.00 yearly rate to reflect costs and shared prosperity.
The piece argues that curbing cruelty requires prevention, not punishment. It states reform is unlikely for adults steeped in cruelty, but children offer hope through preventative methods. It notes some boys and even older youths enjoy cruelty to animals as a troubling behavior.
The piece condemns cruelty to animals and praises humane acts by soldiers, children, and communities. It notes the need for school book programs, a Troy club for humane work, and Californian example of positive promotion. It also discusses tree planting incentives and the role of local newspapers in civic life.
Local efforts in Troy push for a well regulated humane society to stop abuse and cruelty to animals. The movement emphasizes stricter standards and enforcement to protect animals and promote humane treatment.
The text hints at an expected future clash between Japan and Russia at a location marked on maps. It also speculates that continued beef price hikes could push defeated politicians toward accepting crow diets in the coming fall.
Aimed at housekeepers, this essay argues women must diversify duties beyond mere housekeeping. It contrasts ideal domestic unity with flawed extreme roles, urging balance among wife mother and contributor to society. It warns against overfitting to chores while stressing practical virtue and common sense.
E. W. Sullivan of Sullivan House El Reno writes June 6, 1902 praising Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism relief. Product advertised with prices 25c 50c and $1.00 at S. Kingston's.
A brief note extols Bucklen's Arnica salve as a death prevention for minor injuries and burns, touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for cleansing the bowels, and ends with a promotional line urging readers to send THE CALL to a distant friend.
From The Weekly Bulletin August 20 1874 reports marriage of A B Dies to Mary E Jones at Wellington Kan. Trojans attend a 5000 attendee camp meeting at O Fallon. Ellen Rawson dies at 25 years 11 months 27 days. John R White side marries Cora G Barnaback in their home. they tour Minnesota. Two Italian bear acts bring many runaways. John H Morrias horse runs away, wagon destroyed, bruises. Mrs Gustave Schramm before Squire Milla charged with assault and deserting children bound over to circuit court. jailed if bond not posted.
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